2020 Map of Hay

About this map

Hay sits at the convergence of several local transport routes in Whitman County, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural landscape. The terrain is defined by a complex network of coulees and ridges, including Beacon Hill and Magee Hill, which separate the various drainages feeding into Alkali Flat Cr. Smaller settlements such as Shreck and Jerita appear along the northern and eastern reaches, connected by a system of rural roads like Hay-LaCrosse Rd and Meeker Rd. This modern survey illustrates how long-established land divisions, represented by Township and Range boundaries like t14n r39e, continue to organize the Palouse's deep-cut topography. Named landmarks such as McCard Gulch, Browns Gulch, and Long Hollow highlight the localized naming conventions of the region's hydrology and relief, while the Rye Field label indicates the specific agricultural use of more level upland benches.